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HD54 PYX

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,535 mi
Last recorded121,535 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 PYX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,535 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracked/perished. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both OS an NSR alloy wheels have slight damage to outer rim edges. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 121,535 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all 4 indicator bulbs almost white. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracked/perished. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both OS an NSR alloy wheels have slight damage to outer rim edges. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,322 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 109,322 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 95,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers undertrays fitted and underside dirty obscuring view of components

Fail 4 Nov 2017 95,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers undertrays fitted and underside dirty obscuring view of components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,619 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake flexi hoses cracking on outer casing

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre inner shoulder bald

Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,135 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,392 miles

slight oil leak from rear dif

Fail 22 Jan 2013 55,942 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,942 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,849 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,791 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,641 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,624 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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HD54 PYX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD54 PYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HD54 PYX registered?

HD54 PYX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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